Traineeships and field studies
As a student at Uppsala University, you have the opportunity to engage in a variety of study-related activities at, for example, a company, organisation, or university abroad. Study-related activities may include traineeships, work-integrated learning (VFU), field studies, or independent projects such as thesis work (degree projects), C, D, or master's theses, and doctoral dissertations.
Erasmus Traineeship within the EU
Grant to engage in a study-related activity within the EU, as well as in Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Serbia or Turkey.
Erasmus Traineeship outside the EU
Grant from the European Commission to carry out traineeships or field studies in selected countries outside the EU.
You must find a traineeship placement on your own
No matter where in the world or at what type of organisation you wish to do a traineeship, you must find a suitable traineeship placement yourself. You can contact organisations on your own, or some times your department may assist you in your search. Here are some websites that may be helpful when you are searching for a traineeship placement:
PhD studies
Within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, PhD students can go abroad as both students and staff. PhD students have the opportunity to not only take courses themselves but also teach at another university, engage in staff exchanges, and participate in various study-related activities such as field studies or data collection for their doctoral thesis. You can find more information on the staff gateway or contact erasmus@uu.se to learn more.
Information for incoming trainees to Uppsala University
Read our information for incoming trainees to Uppsala University if you are a student looking to do a traineeship or already have been granted a traineeship at Uppsala University.